Choosing the Right Bass Crank Bait

In my opinion, the best way to pick a crank bait is to go to the lake first.  Observe the bait fish.  If it's legal in your area, you might even toss in a cast net and see what types of bait fish you pull out.

In my case, what clued me in was a thunderstorm that stranded baitfish in the grass when the water receded.  I saw lots of dead gizzard shad.  So I went to the store and got a lure that looked like a gizzard shad.

As you can see, I've had luck with it.

Here's a better look at the fish.

Not big, but fun all the same.  Below is a snapper I saw sitting on the side of the road.

I released the bass, and I left that snapper where he was!!

Tight lines!